Custodian ; WAE​/PRN

About This Job

The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to primarily serve the veteran population of Louisiana through the provision of medical, restorative, and rehabilitative services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion. The primary objective of the home is to provide quality nursing care to eligible veterans with the ultimate goal of returning the veterans to the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity.

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Custodian/Housekeeper to clean on a daily basis, mop, disinfect, dust, and sweep assigned areas. To also strip, buff, wax, and disinfect floors in an assigned area on a regular basis using required industrial machinery.

Six months of experience in custodial, housekeeping, groundskeeping, or food service work.

Job Duties:

In the Custodian 2 role, you will:

• Clean contaminated trash bins & contaminated trash
• Decontaminate patient rooms, restrooms, and isolation rooms which contain biohazard wastes such as blood, urine, feces, and used needles.
• Dispose of infectious waste when necessary and document that proper procedures were followed.
• Report deficiencies such as paint peeling, water leaks in faucets/toilets, bugs in light covers, broken equipment, etc.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Job Appointment/WAE (PRN)

Compensation: This position includes a premium pay of $1.00 per hour for each hour physically worked.

Location:

Housekeeping Department of the Northeast LA Veterans Home in Monroe, Louisiana

Work Schedule: WAE employees are only allowed to work 1245 hours within a twelve-month period and are not eligible for or entitled to state benefits, leave earning, and paid holidays.

How To Apply:

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.

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* Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

Contact Information:

For further information about this vacancy, contact:

Jamaile Burton

Human Resources Analyst C

Jamaile.

Burton

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• New Year's Day
• Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,
• Mardi Gras,
• Good Friday,
• Memorial Day,
• Independence Day,
• Labor Day,
• Veteran's Day,
• Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.

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